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Democracy's privileged few : legislative privilege and democratic norms in the British and American constitutions
Title
Democracy's privileged few : legislative privilege and democratic norms in the British and American constitutions / Josh Chafetz.
ISBN
9780300113259 (cloth : alk. paper)
0300113250 (cloth : alk. paper)
Published
New Haven : Yale University Press, c2006.
Physical Description
x, 307 p. ; 24 cm.
Format
Books
Language
English
Added to Catalog
January 03, 2007
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
Lex parliamenti vs. lex terrae
Political questions and nonjusticiability
Free speech in Parliament
Free speech in Congress
Freedom from civil arrest and legal process for members of Parliament
Freedom from civil arrest for members of Congress
Disputed parliamentary elections
Disputed congressional elections
Breach of privilege and contempt of Parliament
Punishment by Congress.
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